Samphire

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  H B

  ·1 month ago

  “The food is amazing ( whitebait, steak and sticky toffee pudding) but the staff are even better. Lovely local restaurant, great ambience ( you can have a conversation) with gentle background music. Definitely our number one choice in Whitstable.”

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  Jacqui

  ·1 month ago

  “We visited Whitstable and really liked the menu so went in for lunch. I had the fish pie and it was very tasty and flavourful. My friends also really enjoyed their meals. I look forward to going back with family, highly recommended 😀”

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  Nut April

  ·1 month ago

  “Regret not to have a full dinner here because we had to go before dinner time, but wanted to try some seafood. So we only had 3 dishes - oysters, grilled mackerel and a green salad. The oysters tasted so much better when compared with those in the harbour stalls! (I shouldn’t have bought those oysters in the stalls near the seaside because it was a waste of money even they were cheap.) They were fresh, substantial and rich in flavour! The grilled mackerel came with the aroma of grilled fish skin and fish oil. The fish meat tasted good. But what I was impressed with was the tomato in the salad. They must have been marinated in a special way, juicy and good taste. I saw a fish pie consumed by a lady sitting next to me. Wish I had the appetite at that time. There was a service charge of 12.5% included.”

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  Joseph Amey

  ·2 months ago

  “Three of us went for dinner and were so impressed. The service was great. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and looking into the restaurant or out onto the high street makes for a good view whilst eating. It was nice and busy so had a good buzz. The tuna crudo to start was a stand out and the special which was a bouillabaisse was absolutely amazing and one of the nicest main courses I have had all year so much so I had to pop my head in the kitchen and thank the chefs. Good selection of wine and drinks to go with lots of food options.”

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  Dave Campbell-Walters

  ·2 months ago

  “Honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. The staff were brilliant from start to finish — really attentive without ever being overbearing, and the whole place just had a lovely relaxed feel to it. We started with the crab claws, followed by the bacon chop and rump steak (blue, of course), all with a really nice bottle of red. Everything was cooked absolutely perfectly and you can tell there’s some serious talent in the kitchen. Couldn’t fault a thing. Fantastic food, great service and a genuinely lovely evening. We’ll definitely be back.”

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  ana nozadze

  ·2 months ago

  “We chose this restaurant based on its reviews and prices and it turned out to be an excellent choice. It's a small restaurant, but they clearly have a fantastic chef. My husband ordered the mussels and was genuinely impressed by how delicious they were. I ordered the gnocchi and I can honestly say I've never had such delicious gnocchi anywhere else. The mussels portion was generous and could even be too much for some people. The gnocchi, however, was quite a small portion. To be fair, the waitress was very honest and warned me beforehand, recommending that I order a side dish. I usually don't eat much, so I thought the gnocchi alone would be enough. Ironically, because it was so delicious, I wished there had been more! It was probably around 10 bites. I don't think it needs to be twice the size, but a little more would make it perfect. I would definitely recommend ordering a side with the gnocchi. For our starter, we had the burrata, which was served with apricot - a combination that worked really well. The restaurant itself was cosy, clean and welcoming. The staff were friendly, honest and very helpful throughout our visit. I would definitely recommend this place and would happily return the next time I'm in Whitstable.”

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  Rowan Hobson

  ·4 months ago

  “We had an incredible experience here celebrating my partner’s birthday. The service was excellent and we were well looked after by Steve who helped make the whole experience special. The food was also amazing, from starters to dessert. Everyone who visits should try their fresh bread! I’d highly recommend visiting if in the area”

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  Gizem Karabina

  ·5 months ago

  “We had an amazing lunch at Samphire and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our visit. Every dish we ordered was outstanding and full of flavour. The lady who looked after us was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The sole was perfectly cooked, very generous in portion size, and served with an absolutely delicious sauce. The vanilla cheesecake was truly unforgettable, easily one of the best desserts we’ve ever had. Its presentation was unique and beautiful. If you’re visiting Whitstable, we can’t recommend Samphire highly enough. A fantastic dining experience from start to finish.”

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  Mo Mo

  ·7 months ago

  “Superb service and amazing food. The Chefs are so incredible and humble despite their incredible flair with food! Highly recommend the foccacia with flavoured butter, grilled Cornish prawns, hispi cabbage which was phenomenal. The whole bream, fish pie. Save room if they have the cheesecake on, oh my word was that incredible! Lovely attentive staff. Highly advise calling ahead and booking although they did accommodate a couple of walk ins but this place is small and every table was in service! £50 a head with soft drinks only”

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  Louise Quested

  ·8 months ago

  “Lovely little place the service was great and the food delicious, we had the set lunch menu £23 for 2 courses we couldn’t manage a dessert as well! The mussel bisque and the alioli was particularly good. It has a lovely little French bistro vibe and we will definitely return.”